News Release

Fleet Week Preparations Underway at Bay Area National Park Sites

Military jets in flight above San Francisco Bay and Alcatraz Island during Fleet Week.

NPS/Dave Rauenbuehler

News Release Date: October 4, 2019

Contact: GGNRA Public Affairs, 4155614732

SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- On Sunday, October 6 through Monday, October 14, Fleet Week activities are expected to bring heavier traffic in and around the waterfront areas of Golden Gate National Recreation Area and San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park. These congested areas will include Crissy Field, Fort Point National Historic Site, Aquatic Park, and Lands End in San Francisco; Conzelman Road and Fort Baker in Marin County. 

Northbound traffic on Van Ness Avenue will will be closed at North Point Street for event activities.

To maintain public safety and emergency access, park officials may initiate closures and change traffic routes as needed. Plan ahead and pay attention to new traffic patterns.

Parking and Public Transportation

Parking will be extremely limited. Visitors are encouraged to use public transportation, bicycle, taxi, or ride-share services. For public transportation planning and same-day traffic information, call 5-1-1 or visit www.511.org.

From Friday, October 11 through Sunday, October 13, all parking at Fort Point National Historic Site will be limited to vehicles with a valid ADA state placard or license plate and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Parking at upper Fort Mason is limited to employees and residents of Fort Mason.

Marin Headlands Traffic

From Friday, October 11 through Sunday, October 13, vehicle traffic through the Baker-Barry Tunnel in the Marin Headlands will only be one-way in the westbound direction. Conzelman Road continues to be one-way travel in the eastbound direction between McCollough Road and Alexander Avenue, with the remaining travel lane dedicated for visitor parking. Bicycles will not be subject to these restrictions and will continue to operate in both directions. Traffic will be heavy throughout this area and visitors can expect delays entering and leaving the Marin Headlands during this special event period. 

Safety First: "If You See Something, Say Something."

United States Park Police and the National Park Service are among the agencies partnering to protect visitors and park resources during Fleet Week. Informed and alert communities play a critical role in keeping our national parks safe. Do not hesitate to report unattended packages or suspicious activity.

Keep your family safe and together. Ways to do this include determining a meeting place and taking a photo of your group in advance, in case you need to describe them to authorities if you get separated. 

"If You See Something, Say Something" in the areas of Golden Gate National Recreation Area or San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park. Call the US Park Police Communications Center at 415-561-5505.

To receive texts alerts, advisories, traffic information and additional updates about Fleet Week via the Nixle community information service, text fleetweekSF to 888777.